Dad’s tape measure

Not etched with his name or nickname like some other tools, but this is much more “iconic” to me; I remember this so vividly from growing up. We measure lots of things, so measuring tapes need to be handy and Dad always had this handy. I was so pleased that this was still around when he passed away almost 8 years ago. It’s only 6' and it doesn’t lock, but my 16' locking Stanley tape doesn’t have any memories attached to it.
» Also, note in the photo: “Add 2 inches for inside measure”. My Stanley? “+ 2 7/8 inch”. Really? 2 7/8"? I understand that a bigger box is necessary to store a longer tape, but why not just make it 3"?

January, 2022: Somebody on ebay wants $10 for this item.

Looking back
1 year ago: “Butterfly proboscis: Perhaps not a ‘straw’ as we thought”
2 years ago: “Overhead [Filler]”
3 years ago: “How many people does it take to walk a dog?”
4 years ago: “Grace & Bobbie”
5 years ago: “Look out!!!” (monarch & mantid)
6 years ago: “Water Lily…”
7 years ago: “Painted Lady”
8 years ago: “Scanning electron micrograph: Common cold virus”
9 years ago: “Life unfurls…”

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